EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 4 MIN
Entrepreneurs: When Deals Collapse, Partners Clash, and New Businesses Are Born
from Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship · host Richard and Elizabeth Gearhart
What’s the one decision that can completely changed the trajectory of a business? In this segment of "Your New Business Journey", entrepreneurs share the pivotal moments that reshaped their paths—from a high-stakes $350M real estate deal that ended in collapse, to the hard-earned lessons of buying out partners in a growing company, to reinventing a business after COVID by launching a podcast studio, and even stepping out from behind the scenes into the public spotlight. It’s an honest, behind-the-curtain look at the risks, failures, and bold moves that define entrepreneurial success—and the real cost of making the decisions that matter most. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, have this discussion with Scott Harris from Magnetic Real Estate and Greg Weir, author of More Than Just Luck. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.
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What’s the one decision that can completely changed the trajectory of a business? In this segment of "Your New Business Journey", entrepreneurs share the pivotal moments that reshaped their paths—from a high-stakes $350M real estate deal that ended in collapse, to the hard-earned lessons of buying out partners in a growing company, to reinventing a business after COVID by launching a podcast studio, and even stepping out from behind the scenes into the public spotlight. It’s an honest, behind-the-curtain look at the risks, failures, and bold moves that define entrepreneurial success—and the real cost of making the decisions that matter most. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of the Passage to Profit Show, have this discussion with Scott Harris from Magnetic Real Estate and Greg Weir, author of More Than Just Luck. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, startup founder, inventor, or small business owner, the Passage to Profit Show is a leading podcast for insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property and business strategy. Hosted by Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, the show features industry leaders, investors, and founders who share real-world lessons on scaling companies, protecting ideas, building generational wealth, and navigating today’s evolving business landscape. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest episodes, expert interviews, and resources designed to help you grow, protect, and profit from your ideas.
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